Our residential property solicitors will expertly guide you through the conveyancing process of moving house, with all its highs and lows in what can be an incredibly stressful time. We will carefully handle your sale or purchase from start to finish, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Our conveyancing costs:
Our Conveyancing team will provide you with a full quote before any work is carried out on your sale or purchase. However, to give you an idea of the expected legal fees we have detailed these below.
| Property value | Legal fees for the sale of a property (Excluding VAT) | Legal fees for the purchase of a property (Excluding VAT) |
| £0 – £99,999.99 | From £495.00 | From £495.00 |
| £100,000.00 – £199,999.99 | From £595.00 | From £595.00 |
| £200,000.00 – £299,999.99 | From £695.00 | From £695.00 |
| £300.000.00 – £499,999.99 | From £725.00 | From £725.00 |
| £500.000.00 – £749,999.99 | From £850.00 | From £850.00 |
If your property sale or purchase is over £750,000.00, please contact us for a tailored quote on 0161 475 7676 or via our contact form.
Will there be any additional costs as well as the legal fees?
Throughout the conveyancing process there are additional costs to cover extras and disbursements. Below is a list of these payments to provide you with the best possible knowledge of the costs involved with a conveyancing transaction. Please note, not all of these will apply.
Sale of a property:
| Extra/disbursement | Cost |
| Rectification of title defect | Dependant on the issue |
| Mortgage lender representation | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Leasehold transaction fee (house) | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Leasehold transaction fee (flat) | £150.00 plus VAT |
| Shared ownership fee | £100.00 plus VAT |
| Unregistered title fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Upgrade of title fee | £25.00 plus VAT |
| Probate involvement fee | £50.00 plus VAT |
| TT payment fee | £30.00 including VAT |
| Faster payment fee | £18.00 including VAT |
| BACS payment fee | No charge |
| Cheque payment fee | No charge |
| ID fees | £6.00 per name including VAT |
| Indemnity insurance policies | Dependant on the nature of the defect being insured and the property value. |
Purchase of a property:
| Extra/disbursement |
Cost |
| Rectification of title defect | Dependant on the issue |
|
Separate mortgage lender representation (where you instruct us to act for you but your mortgage lender instructs their own solicitor) |
£250.00 plus VAT |
|
mortgage lender representation (where we act for you and your mortgage lender) |
£150.00 plus VAT |
| Leasehold transaction fee (house) | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Leasehold transaction fee (flat) | £150.00 plus VAT |
| Shared ownership fee | £150.00 plus VAT |
| Unregistered title fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Upgrade of title fee | £25.00 plus VAT |
| Probate involvement fee | £50.00 plus VAT |
| Stamp duty return fee (property £40,000.00 and over) | £75.00 plus VAT |
| Gifted deposit fee | £95.00 plus VAT |
| TT payment fee | £30.00 including VAT |
| Faster payment fee | £18.00 including VAT |
| BACS payment fee | No charge |
| Cheque payment fee | No charge |
| ID fee | £6.00 per name including VAT |
| Indemnity insurance policies | Dependant on the nature of the defect being insured and the property value. |
| Help to Buy ISA fee | £50.00 plus VAT |
| New build property fee | £150.00 plus VAT |
| Help to Buy equity loan fee | £150.00 plus VAT |
| Right to Buy purchase fee | £100.00 plus VAT |
| Repossession property fee | £100.00 plus VAT |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees, property tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax. We handle the payment of the disbursement on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. This is not an exhaustive list and other disbursements may apply depending on the type of property or transaction. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the title deeds, and will provide you with an updated schedule of costs if one is required.
Please note, if the property is leasehold, there are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the property. We will advise you on these upon receipt of the lease documents.
Where a property is a new build, it is expected that a purchaser will make a contribution towards the builder’s solicitor’s costs for drafting the legal documents. This is known as an engrossment fee.
If you’d like more information, please visit our residential conveyancing solicitors page.
Contact us:
For a comprehensive quote, please contact our Residential Property team on 0161 475 7676 or get in touch via our contact form.
Key Contact Nigel Read
Job Title: Business Owner, Joint Head of Macclesfield Office, Head of Residential Department and Partner
Location: Macclesfield
Phone: 01625 442157
